13 - Intro to rheumatology (arthritis)

Question 1

define arthritis?

Answer 1

inflammation of joints

Question 2

name 5 symptoms of arthritis?

Answer 2

pain, stiffness, swelling, functional impairment, systemic symptoms

Question 3

name 6 signs of arthritis?

Answer 3

tenderness, swelling, restriction of movement, heat, redness, systemic features

Question 4

name 4 diseases which show the spectrum of rheumatic disease?

Answer 4

rheumatoid arthritis, sero -ve arthritis, crystal arthritis, connective tissue disease